A new location, a new owner, a new logo, and now a new sign for WRMJ. Andrew Willoughby of Radtron in Nashville is the designer of the new neon sign, being installed Monday at WRMJ Studios in downtown Aledo. And…
Sign Lights Way For New Era At WRMJ
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Hunger A Problem For Hundreds In Mercer County
The Riverbend Foodbank Mobile Pantry is coming to Community Bible Fellowship in Aledo on Saturday, March 16. Registration begins at at 9:15 a.m. with distribution beginning at 10 a.m. Please arrive no more than 30 minutes before distribution begins. Mandy…
Anderson Wants Schools To Be More Transparent With Learning Materials & Curriculum
Local State Senator Neil Anderson is calling for more transparency in the classroom through Senate Bill 2772, requiring schools to list learning materials and curriculum details on district websites. Anderson, whose district office is located in Aledo, held a press…
Ag Weather Outlook Focus Of Local County Farm Bureau Event
Local county farm bureau members get an ag weather outlook. Meteorologist Paul Otto with Freese-Notis Weather was the guest speaker at Thursday night’s Market Outlook series hosted by the Henry, Mercer, and Rock Island County Farm Bureaus. The event was…
Sherrard High School Senior Bringing Attention To Hidden Disabilities & Sunflower Symbol
Sherrard High School senior Megan Bowlyou was at the Illinois State Capitol on Wednesday promoting the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program. She spoke about the experience with WRMJ on Thursday. Bowlyou also serves as Miss Blackhawk Valley’s Teen 2024.
Aledo Opera House Project Begins In April
Construction set to begin next month on a massive overhaul of the Aledo Opera House. Aledo Mayor Chris Hagloch happy to see a nearly $3-million investment in the property. When completed, the facility will host stage, film, and banquet events.
WRMJ Interview: Macomb Grad Brock Bainter Named Rockridge Athletic Director
Brock Bainter was hired as Rockridge High School’s next athletic director at the district’s board of education meeting Monday. Bainter, a 1999 Macomb High School graduate, has served as the Macomb Junior High School principal the past two years. Before…
IHSA Selects Local Bass Fishing Sectional Site; Mercer County High School To Serve As Host
The IHSA has confirmed that Mercer County High School will host a bass fishing sectional this spring at Pool 18 on the Mississippi River. Pool 18 extends from Lock and Dam 17 in New Boston to Lock and Dam 18…
Tuesday Community Engagement Session At Rockridge High School
The final community engagement session set for this week in the Rockridge School District. It follows sessions in November, January, and February. The Rockridge School Board is nearing a decision on the future of district facilities. Here’s an update from…
Effects Of Pandemic Linger At Area Churches
The effects of the pandemic are still being felt in churches across Mercer County. Community Bible Fellowship of Aledo Pastor Matt Ewing says attendance has been down in the past 4 years and youth group attendance has dwindled. Ewing is…